Last updated: October 12, 2026
This page explains how Cleaning Gear Advisor researches, writes and updates its content.
Our purpose
We help homeowners, renters, busy families and pet owners choose household cleaning equipment and tools that fits their needs. Our guides focus on matching vacuums, mops, carpet cleaners, steam cleaners and everyday tools to your floors, home size and cleaning routine.
How we research
- We base our guides on manufacturer specifications, user manuals, surface and flooring manufacturers’ care guidance and published product documentation.
- We compare published specifications and explain what they mean for real tasks, instead of repeating marketing claims.
- Where a guide covers safety, we link to the official source rather than restating it as our own advice.
What we do not do
- We do not claim to have tested or used a product unless the article explicitly describes that use.
- We do not invent test results, scores, star ratings, statistics, testimonials or reviews.
- We do not publish hand-typed prices or “deal” claims, because they go out of date quickly.
- We do not accept payment, free products in exchange for coverage, or sponsored placements in our guides.
Safety-sensitive topics
We do not give advice on mixing cleaning chemicals or on disinfection for medical purposes, and we do not make health claims about air cleaning products. Always follow the product manual and the care instructions for your floors and fabrics.
Affiliate links
We earn commissions from some links, as explained in our Affiliate Disclosure. Commissions never decide which products we include or how we describe them, and articles with affiliate links say so before the first link.
Updates and corrections
We review guides when products, specifications or official guidance change, and we show the date a guide was last updated. If you find an error, please contact us with the page URL and details. We review every correction request and fix confirmed errors promptly.